SearchWide Global

10/21/2026

Our team had an incredible time at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas! This event gets more spectacular each year, bringing together the people, ideas, and experiences that continue to move our industry forward.

We had the opportunity to celebrate the leaders, legacies, and contributions that have helped shape our industry at An Evening of Legacy & Leadership, honoring Brian D. Stevens, and at the 2026 Events Industry Council Global Awards & Hall of Leaders event.

We’re grateful for the conversations, connections, and time spent alongside so many incredible industry colleagues.

08/14/2026

We are pleased to announce the well-deserved promotion of Tracy Smith to Director of Project Management!

Tracy recently celebrated 10 years with SearchWide Global and has consistently brought leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to excellence to our team.

Please join us in congratulating Tracy on this exciting new chapter and celebrating an incredible 10 years with SearchWide Global!

07/27/2026

We’re still feeling the energy from an incredible week in Portland at the 2026 Destinations International Annual Convention! Last week was filled with so many inspiring moments ✨

🎉 One of the highlights each year is celebrating major milestones with our teammates and industry colleagues. This year was especially meaningful as we celebrated 15 years of the 30 Under 30 program, recognizing the outstanding emerging leaders and alumni who continue to shape the future of our industry.

🎤 We were also proud to host sessions in the Emerging Leaders Lounge for the fourth consecutive year. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their expertise, insights, and leadership, and to everyone who joined the conversations, asked thoughtful questions, and made each session so engaging, meaningful, and impactful.

🤝 As always, one of the best parts of the convention was reconnecting with familiar faces, building new relationships, exchanging ideas, and celebrating the passion that makes the industry such a special community.

A sincere thank you to Destinations International and Travel Portland for hosting such a fantastic event. We left Portland inspired, energized, and already counting down until we see everyone next year in Kansas City!

07/02/2026

Last week, our Global Head of Destinations, Nicole Newman, presented at the One West Tourism Alliance Leadership Summit as part of the CEO Ready Program alongside our consortium partners, Fired-Up Culture, Civitas, and CFO by Design, Inc.

We’re proud to support the continued growth of destination leadership across the industry!

06/11/2026

Our Marketing team had an inspiring week at the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Travel & Tourism Section Conference in beautiful Visit Albuquerque, New Mexico! 🌵☀️

Centered around this year's theme, "Elevating Stories, Driving Results," the conference brought together communicators from across the travel, tourism, hospitality, and public relations industries to reconnect, exchange ideas, and explore timely strategies, resources, and diverse perspectives shaping the future of our profession.

We can't wait to continue the conversation in Experience Columbus next year!

06/03/2026

SearchWide Global was proud to be part of the 2026 Sports Events & Tourism Association Chief Executive Summit. A special thank you to John David, STS, Linda Logan, and their teams for putting together an outstanding event.

The energy, collaboration, and meaningful discussions throughout the summit were a testament to the strength and continued growth of our industry.

Congratulations to everyone on their successes, and best wishes for a productive and successful summer season ahead.

A special congratulations to Greg Fante on being named Executive of the Year!

05/08/2026

This week, Kellie Henderson, Carmen Rodgers, and Jennifer Haire had the honor of joining PCMA in Washington, DC, to celebrate the power and purpose of our industry during Global Meetings Industry Day and the PCMA Visionary Awards.

From meaningful conversations about advocacy and impact to recognizing the leaders shaping what’s next, the energy and inspiration were undeniable.

A special highlight was the PCMA Foundation Fashion Show, Living in Color, a powerful celebration of creativity, individuality, and community. We were especially proud to cheer on our very own Jennifer Haire, who walked in the show!

Thank you to PCMA for bringing the industry together in such a vibrant and thoughtful way.

05/06/2026

SearchWide Global is proud to join the Events Industry Council in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day. Business events create spaces where ideas move faster, partnerships form, and innovation thrives. They are a human catalyst for global growth.

04/24/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Haire, CAE, CMP, to SearchWide Global as Director, Executive Search, and Shanté Clark as Research Manager. We would also like to congratulate Carmen Rodgers on her promotion to Director, Executive Search, and Shari Wolfe on her promotion to Director, Research.

These team updates reflect our continued investment in strong client partnerships, search excellence, and long‑term growth across the industries we serve.

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SearchWide Global continues to grow its executive search team with the addition of Jennifer Haire, CAE, CMP, who will join the firm as Director, Executive Search,...